8 hours, shop for groceries, then cook and clean while breastfeeding all at the same time. For me, staying home means I can make time for my child and the things we want and need.
2. It’s Safer
I’m not in any way bashing childcare services here, but they have not always had the best reputations, especially as of lately. With the mass shootings, discrimination battles, and the fact that I’m bringing a black multicultural human being into this world, it’s pressure enough.
I can’t fathom keeping it together if I got word that my baby was being neglected or mistreated in any form or fashion. To me, it’s just safer to keep her near me until she has a voice to speak up if anything is going on.
3. It Allows You To Be Creative
I’ve thought long and hard about what type of projects I could do to keep myself busy during this time, because, let’s not forget babies sleep half the day away! I’ve already made a list of the fun projects I want to start, from learning how to